4019 Hawk St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley West Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,195 (43 Rentals)
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Hilltop Terrace
4166 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Gaines Street Apartment
5720-5740 Gaines StSan Diego, CA 92110
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$2,055 - $3,051Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 11
Arbor Crest on Fourth
4186 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Hillcrest Summit
4134 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4250 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
2628-30 Juan St
San DiegoCA92110
4286 Third Ave
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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320
6416 Friars Rd
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3972 Jackdaw St, Unit 207
3972 Jackdaw St
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6416 Friars Rd, Unit 320
6416 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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Montecito Point
4179 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
3924-3926 Third Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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The Margo
201 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Rivair Apartment Homes
7050 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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Alexan Gallerie
375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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Antone Apartments
4052 1/2 Brant StSan Diego, CA 92103
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3970 Goldfinch St
3970 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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University Gateway Apartments
5411 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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630 W Washington St
630 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4077 Goldfinch St
4077 Goldfinch StSan Diego, CA 92103
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4030 Front St
4030 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Santa Fe Villas
3912 Albatross StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Bel Vue Terrace
1336-1348 Brunner StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Nightingale Apartments
4174 Third AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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5747 Lauretta
5747 Lauretta StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Old Town Apartments
2225-2249 Congress StSan Diego, CA 92110
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3935-3941 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
6304 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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Serra House Apartments
2727 Presidio DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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Sasan Apartments
901 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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1605 Hotel Cir S, Unit 105
1605 Hotel Cir S
San DiegoCA92108
4077 Third Ave
San DiegoCA92103
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2530 Juan St
2530 Juan StSan Diego, CA 92110
6202 Friars Rd
San DiegoCA92108
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4284-4288 3rd Ave
4284-4288 3rd AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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4th & Arbor Apartments
402 Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
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CentrePointe
6540 Friars RdSan Diego, CA 92108
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3927-3933 4th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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University Crest Apartments
1025 W University AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Westgate Apartments
6650 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92111
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5722 Riley St
5722 Riley StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Valley West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley West Studio Apartments | $2,613 | $1,598 | $3,128 |
| Mission Valley West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,698 | $3,748 |
| Mission Valley West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $2,400 | $6,495 |
| Mission Valley West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $3,638 | $5,895 |
| Mission Valley West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,795 | $4,795 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available Mission Valley West Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley West area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gaines Street Apartment priced from $2,000. Hilltop Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,029. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley West apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines Street Apartment | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Hilltop Terrace | One Bedroom - Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $2,029 |
| 4284-4288 3rd Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Montecito Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,328 |
| The Margo | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,407 |
| Rivair Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,445 |
| Griffis Mission Valley | Mission | 1BR,1BA | $2,490 |
| Fashion Terrace Apartment Homes | Bel Air | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Uptown Villa | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley West, CA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley West area is the $3.16 price per square foot C1 2 Bedroom Model at The Society Bradbury in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,458. The second greatest value Mission Valley West apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D Model at Apex Mission Valley starting at $3,212 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Society Bradbury | C1 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Apex Mission Valley | 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Chromatic Flats Apartments | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Mission Hills Commons | The Crane | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Uptown Villa | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| Fashion Terrace Apartment Homes | Bel Air | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| The Margo | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Gaines Street Apartment | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 4284-4288 3rd Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Valley West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Valley West is under $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Valley West?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Valley West is Gaines Street Apartment which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Mission Valley West costs $3,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Valley West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Mission Valley West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mission Valley West?
Cheap apartments in Mission Valley West have an average cost of $773 which is $2,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Valley West.
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